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Josh Hader earned the win and got the last seven outs Saturday against the Twins, closing out a 5-4 win.

Hader came on with the game tied in the seventh inning and just kept getting outs, issuing just one walk without allowing a hit and striking out six. People call them video-game numbers, but most people aren't even good enough at video games to put up the kind of stats Hader is putting up at the back of the Brewers' pen this year. Through Saturday, the southpaw has a 1.32 ERA, 0.51 WHIP and 56/7 K/BB ratio in 27 1/3 innings of work. May 19 - 11:44 PM

Josh Hader notched his sixth save with a scoreless 10th Friday against the Rockies.

Hader's previous saves had all been two-inning affairs, but the Brewers saved him for extra innings in this one and then won it in 10. Hader will soon return to his old setup role with Corey Knebel back from the disabled list, but he should still remain useful in mixed leagues. May 12 - 1:53 AM

Josh Hader retired all six batters that he faced to notch his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's win over the Indians.

Hader struck out three over his two frames, needing 26 pitches to protect a one-run lead. He now boasts an absurd 46/6 K/BB ratio over 22 innings this season. Corey Knebel (hamstring) is set to be activated from the disabled list Wednesday and will get his closer job back. It's an obvious blow to Hader's fantasy outlook, but he should still have plenty of value even if saves will now come few and far between. May 8 - 11:00 PM

Josh Hader struck out eight of the nine hitters he faced for his fourth save Monday against the Reds.

The last pitcher to strike out as many as eight batters in a save was another lefty with pretty good stuff; Randy Johnson did it in 1996, when Hader was two years old. Hader isn't likely to keep getting any saves after Corey Knebel returns, something that might happen in 2-3 weeks, but he could have fantasy value all year long. Apr 30 - 10:32 PM

Depth Charts

Vogt underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder last week, but it was less invasive than anticipated and shouldn't threaten his career as long as the rehab process goes smoothly. "Obviously, there is a lot of hard work ahead of me," Vogt said, "but there is some hope in the future that I can regain full strength and be back." The 33-year-old catcher is arbitration-eligible this winter, though the Brewers figure to non-tender him.

Eric Thames underwent successful surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb.

He's expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks. Barring any setbacks in his recovery, that puts his return to the Brewers at some point in mid-to-late June. It's a tough break for the Brewers and fantasy owners alike, as Thames had amassed seven homers, 13 RBI and two stolen bases in his first 22 games.

Ryan Braun (back) will be activated off the disabled list on Thursday.

Braun was placed on the disabled list on May 14, so he'll spend just the minimum amount of time on the disabled list. The veteran All-Star has not gotten off to a strong start this season, hitting .222/.268/.413 with five homers and four stolen bases over 37 games.

RotoGrinders.com Daily Slant: Set to be activated off the 10-day DL today, Braun draws a nice matchup against lefty Steven Matz. Allowing over a 40% hard contact rate to righties this season, Matz should have trouble against a righty-heavy Brewers lineup today that is getting back Braun and his .329 career average against lefties.

Jimmy Nelson is heading to Los Angeles for a progress report on his surgically-repaired right shoulder.

Nelson has been playing long toss out to 150 feet and it sounds like he could be cleared for mound work if the check-up goes well. The right-hander might be ready to join the Brewers' starting rotation around the end of June, though it's a little too early to put an exact timetable on it.

Zach Davies (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day disabled list and start against the Mets on Thursday.

Davies has been on the disabled list since May 3 with inflammation in his right shoulder. In six starts for the Brewers before the trip to the DL, he's posted a 4.24 ERA over 34 innings with a 25/12 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Miley is on the shelf with a strained oblique and expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks. He pitched well over his first two starts with the Brewers, posting a 1.42 ERA. This was done as a procedural move to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Alec Asher who joined the Brewers on Saturday.